Buckhannon in Upshur County, West Virginia — The American South (Appalachia)

Buckhannon's Bicentennial Boulder

October 9, 2016

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 24, 2025

1. Buckhannon's Bicentennial Boulder Marker

Inscription.
On Friday evening, September 30, 2016, a large crowd of our Buckhannon citizenry gathered here together in Jawbone Park to celebrate the 200th anniversary of the founding of our City. Our fun-filled evening featured a parade, local musical talent, a carnival, fireworks, & endless smiles. Items popular to 2016 were collected & placed in a sealed cube which was buried deep beneath this very boulder on Sunday afternoon, October 9.

We of 2016 challenge those of you who will follow us to unearth our time capsule in 2066 as you celebrate Buckhannon's 250th anniversary while coming to know more about us we who worked & played in our beloved community before you. We blessed this boulder in 2016 & now bid blessings to you. If you cup your ears toward the Hills of your Home- you just might hear our voices from the past as we celebrate with you!

Erected 2016 by The City of Buckhannon.

Topics and series. This historical marker is listed in this topic list: Notable Events. In addition, it is included in the Time Capsules series list. A significant historical date for this entry is September 30, 2016.

Location. 38° 59.551′ N, 80° 13.73′ W.

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Marker is in Buckhannon, West Virginia, in Upshur County. It is on South Spring Street north of Madison Street, on the right when traveling north. Marker is located on the west side of Jawbone Park. Touch for map. Marker is at or near this postal address: 15 South Spring Street, Buckhannon WV 26201, United States of America. Touch for directions.

Regionally, this marker is in North Central West Virginia.

It is also in the American South,

specifically in the Upper South,

in Appalachia,

and specifically in Northern Appalachia. Globally, it is in North America,

the Western Hemisphere,

the Western World,

and the Anglosphere.

Historically, it finds itself in what was once the territory of the Mississippian Culture.

Other nearby markers. At least 8 other markers are within walking distance of this marker: The Bicentennial Sycamore Tree (here, next to this marker); In Honor of Jerry Kimble and Jim Farrell (within shouting distance of this marker); Horseshoe History & Rules (within shouting distance of this marker); a different marker also named Horseshoe History & Rules (within shouting distance of this marker); Ross E. Straight

Buckhannon's Bicentennial Boulder and Marker image. Click for full size.

Photographed by Bradley Owen, February 24, 2025

2. Buckhannon's Bicentennial Boulder and Marker

(about 300 feet away, measured in a direct line); Chief Buckongahelas (about 300 feet away); Sail Fence (about 400 feet away); Monkey Mural (about 500 feet away). Touch for a list and map of all markers in Buckhannon.

Credits. This page was last revised on February 27, 2025. It was originally submitted on February 26, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia. This page has been viewed 116 times since then and 18 times this year. Photos: 1, 2. submitted on February 27, 2025, by Bradley Owen of Morgantown, West Virginia.